Kingdom Service Day 16: Pillowcase Dresses

Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. (James 2:15-17)

Orchard Hill Church tries to enact a wholistic approach to ministry through the leadership of JeanJean and Kristie Mompremier, our local Haitian partners. When Kristie asked for new dresses for young girls in their community, the creative minds at Orchard set out to sew pillowcase dresses.

These dresses provide much-needed clothing for the girls, but Orchard hopes they also add one more layer of protection in their everyday life.

“By providing a new dress, you may well be changing a young girl’s destiny.” Dress a Girl Around the World continues by explaining, “Village pastors tell us that a girl wearing a new dress presents an appearance that she is well cared for and may discourage would-be predators.”

“It is life-changing,” shared Deb Lindaman who has traveled to Haiti 12 times. She had the opportunity to fit girls in the dresses on a recent trip, and she said it was so fun to experience the excitement with the girls and their families.

The people of Orchard Hill Church are called to serve like Jesus, by caring for the whole person – mind, body, and soul.

Join us in this effort to clothe and protect the lovely girls in Haiti by ironing, cutting, sewing, offering new pillowcases, or donating $5 to pay for a dress. Orchard also scheduled three sewing events. To sign up or receive more information, stop by the Event Desk or contact Kara Vander Wiel (karav@cfu.net).
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One of these sewing events took place last night!  Thirty eager servants came together for an evening of sewing and fellowship.  One dad even brought his 7th grade daughter who had an interest in learning how to sew.  Together they made pillowcase dresses for young girls in Haiti.  See a few photos below, and know that it's not too late to get involved.   Financial donations are being accepted for the dresses, and there are still two more sewing events.